Washington Packing plant proposed with $3 million capital
Charles H. Ferguson of Dubuque Iowa seeks endorsement from the Commercial club to form the Washington Packing company capitalized at 3 million dollars with plans to build a plant near the city. The venture would employ 600 to 700 workers and include an ice plant and a feed mill. Ferguson will direct stock sales and set up preliminary operations including site survey and engineering. Washington is pitched for its livestock industry, rail access and proximity to southeastern Iowa hog and cattle markets.
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Charles H. Ferguson
Dubuque
Iowa
Washington
Commercial Club
Washington Packing Company
Ferguson
Corn Tell Packing Company
Washington County
Fee
Mr. Ferguson
Busiess
Chicago
United States
Washington Packing Company a Step Toward City Growth
A speaker argues Washington should back a proposed Washington Packing Company plant. He says a 500 to 700 job plant can operate at full capacity, boost local trade, and raise profits 20 to 25 percent annually due to ongoing European meat demand even after the war. He seeks moral support and sale protections for securities, not cash or site donations.
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Washington Packing Plant
Europe
Washington Packing Company
Washington
United States
City of Washington
Try This First Before Consulting a Specialist
An advertisement from Lemimon's Drug Store promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a first aid for stomach trouble digestion biliousness or constipation. It claims many others have benefited and notes the cost at a quarter.
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Lemimon
Jury Case Ends Suddenly Over Unauthorized Signature
The case of H. D. Smith v W. C. Hotle ended when a directed verdict for the defendant was sustained after Howard Hotle signed a check without authorization. Judgment for $5 plus costs stood on the storage count, jurors excused for the term, and several divorce actions listed in the district court calendar.
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H. D. Smith
W. C. Hotle
W. H. Butterfield
Dewey
Mr. Smith
Mr. Hotle
Howard Hotle
Hotle
KE. C. Eicher
Smith
Atorneys Morrison & Morrison
Emma Prebyl
Frank
William J. Maylon
Wm. J. Boyd
Charles Brown
W. C. Hoile
A. P. McCaulley
Magdalena Frances Wysoske
Thomas Joseph Wysoske
Soldiers Homecoming Plans In Washington County
Washington county pastors, war activity leaders, and heads of social, fraternal, and business groups are asked to meet at the courthouse 7 30 p m Tuesday March 25 to discuss plans to greet and welcome home returning soldiers H M Richer and Co J Wilson, Cairmen Co Council of Defense.
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Red Crosse
Washington County
Iowa
H. M. Richer and Co
J. Wilson
Cairmen Co
Council of Defense
Aig
Magazine subscriptions and club offers advertised
Advertises magazine subscriptions with club arrangements and a contact method. Provides a phone number after 5:30 p.m. and a care of Journal address. Named representative Nita Belle Mc. Koon and an offer to send a price list on request.
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Nita Belle Mc.Koon
Woman Confident After Remedy Restores Health
A letter claims long food shortage concerns vanished after six doses of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The writer says six months of toast and water left her weak due to stomach trouble, now cured. claims the product removes mucous and inflammation. Advertisement promises one dose proves effectiveness with money refund and mentions Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Mayr
Lemmon
Community group notices add color to Haskins events
Local club announcements list March 25 27 28 activities across churches and organizations in Haskins. The schedule includes plays by Tom Fred Campbell from Leon Iowa church socials quilting talks box suppers and chicken pie suppers with proceeds supporting implement orphans and local missions.
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C. W. Club
Haskins Presbyterian Church
Tom Fred Campbell
Leon
Iowa
C. W
Grace Hill
Supreme Court Upholds Arizona Eight Hour Woman Law
The Supreme Court upheld the Arizona act of 1913 limiting women to eight hours work daily. The decision disposed of appeals arguing the law discriminates between waitresses in railroad restaurants and other eateries.
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Washington
Arizona
Supreme Court
Miners Threaten Closures Over Living Costs in Utah
Salt Lake City March 25. Miners and smelters warn of immediate 20 percent cut in the cost of essentials, threatening to close all mines and smelters in Utah if merchants do not reduce prices. Circular issued after a survey of living costs in metal producing camps.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Mothers and Social Club Meetings Announced
The Mothers club will meet with Mrs L A Jones on Wednesday at 2:00 PM. The Social club will meet Friday March 28 with Mrs H A Otto. Ladies, please bring needles.
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S.S.S. Club
Stella Gallagher
Women’s Missionary Society of the
Second United Presbyterian Church
W. J. Prooks
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
Mothers Club
Mra. L
Priday P.om
Mra. H. A. Otto
Canadians to Quit Russia Recall Signals Return of Troops
Ottawa reports the Canadian army sent to Siberia has been recalled and will likely arrive in May or June. The Canadian trade mission to Siberia, sent with the troops, found conditions chaotic and is returning home. A separate note from Rome says General Raesa was acquitted by a court martial of abandoning his position before a major attack.
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Sberia
Ottawa
Ont
Siberia
Canadian Trade Commission
Rome
Cgeneral Raesa
Isongo
Lott
Oo Secon
General Burr Appointed War Department Director of Pure Gas Storage
Gen George W Burr succeeds Maj Gen George W Goethals as director of pure gas storage and traffic for the War Department and serves as assistant chief of staff. A native of Missouri he previously headed U S purchases of war ordnance from Great Britain.
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Eric
George W. Burr
George W. Goethals
War Department
General Burr
United States
Great Beleilu
Missouri
Fireless cookers urged safer packing materials
The national board of fire Underwriters warns about home made fireless cookers built with wooden parts or tubes. The agriculture department recommends using ground materials and replacing hay with asbestos for packing to reduce fire risk and enhance safety.
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National Board of Fire Underwriters
Department of Agriculture
Speak Up. Then Said the Facetious Feller
A playful line recalls a local saying about the joke of vague legends and a character named Jack and the Beaus Telit. The voice hints at a humorous tale or performance typical of a 19th or early 20th century page.
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Jack
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